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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / ARK 336 - ARCHAEOLOGY

Code: ARK 336 Course Title: CAPPADOCIA IN PREHISTORIC TIMES Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department ARCHAEOLOGY
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer FEVZİ VOLKAN GÜNGÖRDÜ (volkangungordu@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
the evaluation of the Cappadocia Region in prehistoric times by means of the archaeological data.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 the evaluation of the geography of the Cappadocia PO-1 Know the basic terms related to Archaeology programme
PO-2 Collect necessary data to solve problems faced
PO-3 Analyse the data, observe, interpret the results of collected data
PO-4 Apply archaeology principles to today’s problems of the world
PO-5 Make connections between theories and methods related to archaeology
PO-6 Use available computer technologies to solve problems in interested fields
PO-16 Pay regard to ethical values in the process of science and archaeology
PO-19 Students continue life-long learning.
Examination
LO-2 Cappadoica in Neolitihic Era PO-1 Know the basic terms related to Archaeology programme
PO-2 Collect necessary data to solve problems faced
PO-3 Analyse the data, observe, interpret the results of collected data
PO-4 Apply archaeology principles to today’s problems of the world
PO-5 Make connections between theories and methods related to archaeology
PO-7 Establish analytical and critical communication with the other parts of the society in a professional way using oral and written means
PO-8 Use at least one foreign language to follow new information in their field and to communicate with their colleagues
PO-13 Work independently and individually to solve complicated and unpredictable problems or take responsibility as a group member. arrange activities for development of those who work under their responsibilities ,plan personal and institutional development according to knowledge and skills acquired in archaeology field.
PO-14 Inform relevant people and institutions and convey their thoughts, presents solution suggestions for the problems faced in theoretic and applied ways ,share this data with relevant or irrelevant people and institutions in the related field using several ways of communication
PO-17 Support universality of social and cultural rights in archaeology, gain social justice consciousness, protect cultural and historical heritage
PO-18 Act considering the fact that archaeological cultural heritage is the common heritage of mankind.
Examination
LO-3 Chalcolitihic period in Cappadocia PO-1 Know the basic terms related to Archaeology programme
PO-2 Collect necessary data to solve problems faced
PO-3 Analyse the data, observe, interpret the results of collected data
PO-4 Apply archaeology principles to today’s problems of the world
PO-5 Make connections between theories and methods related to archaeology
PO-6 Use available computer technologies to solve problems in interested fields
PO-7 Establish analytical and critical communication with the other parts of the society in a professional way using oral and written means
Examination
LO-4 Cappadocia in Eraly Bronze Age PO-1 Know the basic terms related to Archaeology programme
PO-2 Collect necessary data to solve problems faced
PO-3 Analyse the data, observe, interpret the results of collected data
PO-4 Apply archaeology principles to today’s problems of the world
PO-5 Make connections between theories and methods related to archaeology
PO-6 Use available computer technologies to solve problems in interested fields
PO-7 Establish analytical and critical communication with the other parts of the society in a professional way using oral and written means
PO-14 Inform relevant people and institutions and convey their thoughts, presents solution suggestions for the problems faced in theoretic and applied ways ,share this data with relevant or irrelevant people and institutions in the related field using several ways of communication
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The Prehistoric Settlements of Cappadocia
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 introduction presentation
2 The Geology of the Cappadocia presentation
3 The Geology of the Cappadocia presentation
4 Cappadocia in Paleolithic Ages presentation
5 Neolithic Period in Cappadocia in the light of the recent investigations presentation
6 Neolithic Period in Cappadocia in the light of the recent investigations presentation
7 Neolithic Period in Cappadocia in the light of the recent investigations presentation
8 mid-term exam
9 Neolithic Period in Cappadocia in the light of the recent investigations presentation
10 Neolithic Period in Cappadocia in the light of the recent investigations presentation
11 Chalcolithic Period in Cappadocia presentation
12 Chalcolithic Period in Cappadocia presentation
13 Chalcolithic Period in Cappadocia presentation
14 Early Bronze Age in Cappadocia presentation
15 Early Bronze Age in Cappadocia presentation
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Balkan-Atlı, N. & Cauvin, M. C. (1998). Aksaray, Nevşehir, Niğde İlleri Obsidien Yüzey Araştırması. Araştırma Sonuçları Toplantısı 15(2): 219-232.
2 Duru, G. (2018). Değişen Zaman, Dönüşen Geçmiş: Volkanik Kapadokya’da Neolitik. Anadolu 44: 157-179.
3 Gülçur, S. (1999). Aksaray, Nevşehir, Niğde İlleri 1998 Yüzey Araştırması. Araştırma Sonuçları Toplantısı 17(2): 149-162.
4 Güngördü, F.V. Başoğlu, O. (2019). Kızılırmak Nehri Kenarında Bir Çanak Çömleksiz Neolitik Dönem Yerleşimi Sofular Höyük. Olba 27: 41-60.
5 Kayacan, N. (2018). Oval Points and Cattle Hunting Practices in Central Anatolia during the 8th Millenium BC. Adalya 21. 45-61.
6 Omura, S. (1990). 1989 Yılı Kırşehir, Yozgat, Nevşehir, Aksaray İlleri Sınırları İçinde Yürütülen Yüzey Araştırmaları. Araştırma Sonuçları Toplantısı 8: 69-90.
7 Özbaşaran, M. (2011). The Neolithic on the Plateau. S. R. Steadman, G. McMahon (eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Ancient Anatolia 10.000-323 B.C.E. (pp. 99-124). Oxford University Press, New York.
8 Öztan, A. (2012). Köşk Höyük A Neolithic Settlement in Niğde-Bor Plateau. M. Özdoğan, N. Başgelen, P. Kunihold (eds.), The Neolithic in Turkey, (pp. 31-70). Archaeology and Art Publications, İstanbul.
9 Roberts, N. (2012). The Climate of Neolithic Anatolia. M. Özdoğan, N. Başgelen, P. Kunihold (eds.), The Neolithic in Turkey, (pp. 67-94). Archaeology and Art Publications, İstanbul.
10 Şenyurt, S. Y. (1998). Nevşehir İli 1997 Yılı Yüzey Araştırması. Araştırma Sonuçları Toplantısı 16(1): 451- 466.
11 Todd, I. (1980). The Prehistory of Central Anatolia I The Neolithic Period. Paul Aström Förlag, Göteborg
12 Todd, I. A., Pasquare, G. (1965). The Chipped Stone Industry of Avla Dağ. Anatolian Studies 15, 95-112.
13 Toprak, V. (1998). Vent Distribution and its relation to regional tectonics, Cappadocian Volcanics, Turkey. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 85, 55-67.
14 Öztan, A. (2002). Köşk Höyük: Anadolu Arkeolojisine Yeni Katkılar. Tüba-Ar 5, 55-69.
15 Kulakoğlu, F., Kangal, S. (2010). Anatolia’s Prologue Kültepe Kanesh Karum. Assyrians in Istanbul. Kayseri Büyükşehir Belediyesi
16 Güngördü, F. V. (2022c). Arkeolojik Yüzey Araştırmalarında Dijital teknolojilerin Kullanımı: Nenesu Projesi Örneği. Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi, Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi Dijitalleşme Özel Sayısı 142-150.
17 Güngördü, F. V. (2022b). Topraktepe a Middle Chalcolithic Site in Avanos, Nevşehir; 2020-2021 Archaeological Survey Results. SDÜ Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 57, 28-45.
18 Güngördü, F. V. (2021). Avla Dağ’da Yeni Dönem Tarihöncesi Araştırmaları: İlk Gözlemler. Anadolu Araştırmaları 25, 1-25.
19 Duru, G., Özbaşaran, M. (2005). A Non-Domestic Site in Central Anatolia. Anatolian Antiqua 13, 15-28.
20 Doğan, U. (2021). Kapadokya, Zamanda Yolculuk. Bilgin Kültür Sanat Yayınları.
Required Course instruments and materials
projection

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 14 28
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 2 5 10
Own study for mid-term exam 1 1 1
mid-term exam 2 5 10
Own study for final exam 1 1 1
final exam 0
0
0
Total work load; 120